Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-22). Hazards: ingestion. About 250,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08201 |
| Published | 2008-02-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Darts/Dart Boards |
| Products | FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards |
| Firm named in the title | Family Dollar |
| Firms | Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 250,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5. |
Description
The magnetic dart board is about 15 inches wide with a black, white, green, and red bulls eye checkered design and was sold with six 4-inch-long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically adhere to the dart board when thrown. "Made in China" is embossed on the back of the board.
Hazard
Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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